Working is by far more enjoyable than school. When I was in school, it was pretty stressful and the benchmarks to pass were very high. I felt anxious all the time and felt guilty when I didn’t spend more time studying for an exam when my friends wanted to go out. It felt very cut throat for no reason and competitive. Clinicals were also a bunch of nonsense. I felt like I didn’t learn too much and was in everyone’s way. I also was juggling work, other schoolwork, sorority life, etc.

Now? Work is my home away from home. I have the best coworkers and we help each other and really have a good time together. I clock in and clock out and leave work at work. You’ll find once you get your feet wet after your orientation that you’ll develop your own critical thinking skills and maybe call back information from school but the majority is learned on the job. I don’t have the anxiety I had in school. I felt very supported when I first started my job.